128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 192 LR 359(01)
An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Handy of Lewiston
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $44,993 $53,991 $53,991 $53,991
Highway Fund $1,357 $1,629 $1,629 $1,629
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $44,993 $53,991 $53,991 $53,991
Highway Fund $1,357 $1,629 $1,629 $1,629
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The State Employee Health Plan will require General Fund appropriations of $44,993 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $53,991 in fiscal year 2018-19 and a Highway Fund allocation of $1,357 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $1,629 in fiscal year 2018-19 for the increased costs to allow for coverage of hearing aids beginning on or after September 1, 2017.